A pinched nerve in the finger occurs when excessive pressure or compression disrupts the normal functioning of a nerve. This compression can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected finger. Your finger may experience pain, tingling, or weakness due to a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve indicates that one of your nerves…
What is a High Ankle Sprain? A high ankle sprain is a sprain of the ankle’s higher ligaments, which are located above the ankle. These ligaments connect the fibula and tibia, supporting the entire area during actions like running and walking. A high ankle sprain occurs when those ligaments are damaged or torn, which is…
What is an Upper Arm Muscle Soreness? Upper arm muscle soreness, often referred to as post-exercise muscle soreness or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is a common phenomenon experienced by individuals engaging in physical activities that challenge their muscles. Numerous factors can contribute to upper arm soreness. Wear and tear, misuse, injuries, pinched nerves, and certain…
Introduction There are several reasons for a hump at the top of the spine or on the back of the neck. Muscle knots, osteoporosis, kyphosis, and cysts are a few possible reasons. A person may call the hump on the back of their neck a “buffalo hump” or a “dowagers hump,” depending on what is…
Statin-induced muscle pain, also known as statin myopathy, is a collection of muscle-related symptoms that can occur in persons taking statins. A type of medication known as statins decreases blood cholesterol levels. People who take statins typically have a good tolerance for them. On the other hand, some people could have adverse consequences including muscle soreness….
Introduction What is a Compound Fracture? What might someone suffer from a complex fracture? Symptoms Causes Classification Gustilo–Grade Definition I Compound fracture, clean wound, 1 cm long wound II Compound fracture wound greater than 1 cm in length but less than 10 cm in length, flaps, avulsions III A Open fracture of a fractured bone with…
Introduction The shoulder that most people refer to is actually made up of multiple joints that work in tandem with muscles and tendons to give the arm a broad range of motion, from rubbing your back to giving a perfect pitch. But mobility comes at a cost. It could make the soft tissue and bone…
Introduction Puffiness behind the knee or swelling in the popliteal fossa or Swelling behind the knee can be caused by several different things. A Baker cyst causes inflammation of the popliteal bursa in the back of the knee. A Baker cyst could be the cause of swelling behind one knee. This can develop when a…
A Wrist Sprain is defined as a Stretching or pulling of tissues (ligaments) attaching wrist bones and joints in the wrist. A wrist sprain can occur due to a sports injury or trauma. Wrist swelling, pain, bruising, and tenderness are signs of wrist sprain. Rest, ice, pain relievers, and elevation of the wrist can benefit…
Introduction The postero-lateral side of the thoracic cage contains the scapula, a slender, flat triangular bone. It has three borders, three angles, two surfaces, and three processes. The bone that joins the clavicle with the humerus is called the scapula, or shoulder blade. The Back of the shoulder girdle is formed by the scapula. It…
